Patient Selection

Help Your Patients Live Longer, Live Better

The SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH) is a clinically proven life-saving treatment option for cardiac transplant-eligible patients at risk of imminent death from biventricular failure. The TAH increases their chances of survival, allows them to enjoy a good quality of life at home and prepares them for transplant by increasing cardiac output and optimizing organ function.

Patients with adequate T10 measurement* or adequate room in the chest as determined by 3D imaging assessment or by other standard clinical assessments. The 50cc TAH is intended to support patients with a BSA ≤ 1.85m2.

TAH PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS

Source: As reported on SynCardia Implant Forms as of 9 Oct 2017. Not all Implant Forms have complete information.

Fit Assessment

The most useful determinant of whether the 70cc or 50cc TAH will fit in a patient’s chest is the T10 measurement. Commonly assessed via CT scan, the T10 measurement is the anteroposterior distance between the sternum and the 10 thoracic vertebra (T10). Patients with a T10 measurement ≥ 10 cm should be considered for the 70cc TAH.

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Cases

LVAD Failures (Device Malfunction or RV Failure)

75+

Cases

Source: SynCardia Implant Forms and published scientific papers as of 15 Dec 2017. Not all Implant Forms have complete information.

*Note: Some patients have multiple pre-implant etiologies and are counted as a case under more than one category. Call us to discuss these etiologies further or to discuss other etiologies not listed here

Time Is of the Essence

Since 2016, more than 1,400 patients1,2 in the U.S. and Europe have been removed from the heart transplant waiting list because of death or deterioration.

Optimal patient outcomes with the TAH depend on timely decision-making.

When patients have been on ECMO for less than 4 days, the chance of a good outcome with the TAH as BTT can be as high as 80% or better. However, once patients surpass 7 days, their chances can drop to 50%

We’re Ready to Help

The sooner you contact us about potential patients, the better prepared we can be to assist you. In addition, if you have a new team member or your personnel need a refresher on TAH implantation and patient management best practices, our Clinical Support Team is ready to provide the necessary training to ensure that your team is confident and prepared to meet every patient’s needs. Contact your SynCardia Clinical Support or Sales representative today, or fill out the form below.